Pacific blue marlin - world record?

Date28 February 1972Reference Numberphoto gcc-19836DescriptionTokoroa angler, Alec Nicol, landed an 823 lb Pacific blue marlin, believed to be a world record, while fishing off his launch Restless near Tūhua (Mayor Island). He and his crew are pictured on the boat at Coronation Pier in Tauranga and were part of the international big game fishing contest. Published 26 February 1972.FormatNegativePhysical Description35mm black-and-white negative (2/3)Photographer/CreatorBay of Plenty Times

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